Accredited Introductory Course Details

Introductory courses are designed for those wanting a short introduction to the effectiveness of and the use of therapeutic play and play therapy methods. They also provide an indication of career prospects and the training style of the course provider. You may then decide if you wish to develop a career in this field and if the course provider’s style and methods match your own needs. 

TitleDescription
Designed For

Anyone interested in using play therapy or developing their skills in working with children. Also for those wishing to make a career decision.

This course is at stage 1 of the PTI four stage training model

Synopsis The course introduces mainly non-directive play techniques based upon the humanistic model of Carl Rogers and the work of Virginia Axline, Violet Oaklander and Mark Barnes. Participants will experience non-directive play therapy for themselves through sandworlds and a dip into the main skills (art, music, movement and storytelling ). Employment opportunities and training requirements for working therapeutically with children will be discussed.
Venues APAC, PTUK, PTC & PTirl have permanent training centres in Canada, France, Ireland and the United Kingdom. These courses are also run according to demand in other countries.
Award Certificate of Attendance
Duration 1-day
Providers
Faculty / Facilitators Chosen from a faculty of presenters accredited by PTI, APAC and approved by Leeds Beckett University.

Introductory Courses

StartDate Venue Location
22-Sep-18 The Beeches, Bournville, Birmingham Birmingham
20-Oct-18 Pinewood-on-Wilmslow, Handforth, Manchester Manchester
20-Oct-18 Salomons Estate, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Tunbridge Wells
20-Oct-18 Marino Conference Centre, Dublin Dublin
27-Oct-18 Rosebery House (Children In Scotland Centre), Edinburgh Edinburgh
03-Nov-18 Engineers' House, Clifton Down, Bristol Bristol
10-Nov-18 Buckden Towers, Buckden, Cambridgeshire Cambridge
10-Nov-18 Trafford Hall, Chester Chester
24-Nov-18 Union Jack Club, Waterloo, London London
24-Nov-18 Clotworthy Arts Centre, Antrim Antrim
01-Dec-18 Northern College, Wentworth Castle, Stainborough, Barnsley Barnsley
02-Feb-19 Claudelands Events Centre, Hamilton, New Zealand Hamilton
16-Feb-19 Epiphany House, Truro Truro
02-Mar-19 Carnloch Court, The Glen, Cork Cork